A big problem I have with club dancing is that I am 6′6″, and I feel (probably at least somewhat accurately) that I am unusually visible and that any move I do is being judged by at least a few people. So I end up just standing there, then immediately realizing “this is much more awkward than dancing really poorly is”, then concluding “Oh my god, no matter what I do I am doomed, I have to get out of here right now”, then leaving, then sitting alone feeling like there is something very flawed about me.
I will get over this someday by applying a dedicated effort, but right now there are more important self-improvement projects. Until then I just will stay far away from any dance where I can’t get drunk beforehand.
Well, I agree that it needn’t be at the top of your to-do list. In fact, I’m not sure you need worry about getting over it at all, really. Not enjoying hanging out/dancing in clubs is no serious character defect, and plenty of people share your preference. By the way, happy birthday (or was that yesterday?)
Yeah, this is what I’m thinking.
A big problem I have with club dancing is that I am 6′6″, and I feel (probably at least somewhat accurately) that I am unusually visible and that any move I do is being judged by at least a few people. So I end up just standing there, then immediately realizing “this is much more awkward than dancing really poorly is”, then concluding “Oh my god, no matter what I do I am doomed, I have to get out of here right now”, then leaving, then sitting alone feeling like there is something very flawed about me.
I will get over this someday by applying a dedicated effort, but right now there are more important self-improvement projects. Until then I just will stay far away from any dance where I can’t get drunk beforehand.
Well, I agree that it needn’t be at the top of your to-do list. In fact, I’m not sure you need worry about getting over it at all, really. Not enjoying hanging out/dancing in clubs is no serious character defect, and plenty of people share your preference. By the way, happy birthday (or was that yesterday?)